Maryland § 3-8A-14.1

§ 3-8A-14.1.

    (a)    After an inquiry conducted in accordance with § 3–8A–10 of this subtitle, an intake officer may file with the court an application for an arrest warrant prepared by a law enforcement officer.

    (b)    An application for an arrest warrant under this section shall be:

        (1)    In writing;

        (2)    Signed and sworn to by the law enforcement officer; and

        (3)    Accompanied by an affidavit that sets forth the basis for there being probable cause to believe that:

            (i)    The child who is the subject of the warrant has committed a delinquent act; and

            (ii)    Unless the child who is the subject of the warrant is taken into custody, the child:

                1.    Is likely to leave the jurisdiction of the court;

                2.    May not be apprehended;

                3.    May cause physical injury or property damage to another; or

                4.    May tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.

    (c)    An arrest warrant requested under subsection (a) of this section may only be issued by the court on a finding of probable cause and shall direct the law enforcement officer to take immediate custody of the child.